Mike was wisdom.
He knew when to dig into details and when to strive for simplicity;
When to drive change and when to hold the boat steady;
When to listen and when to lead.
Mike was strength.
Like the Boxerwood Great Oak, he was deeply rooted -
In faith, experience, integrity;
Able to find the calm eye in a storm.
Mike was generosity.
Serving, ever serving, in a million different ways,
From country to community, he filled his days
With giving of himself; just a phone call away.
Mike rose to each occasion.
He could be fierce like a lion or gentle like a lamb;
Tenacious for what mattered;
Tender with humor for those who were hurting.
Mike believed -
In having big visions, big hopes, big dreams
To make the world a better place –
Leaving a legacy of courage and optimism
For our children and our planet.
